
3 tips to get the most out of your podcast's sound designer
Sound design tips for podcasters working with a designer: brief on feeling, lock the edit first. See what designers say wastes the most of their time.

Multiple interviews? How to weave it all together
Editing multiple interviews works when a question drives the structure, not the guest list. See how to sort tape, build a spine, and cut across transcripts.

Narrative structure: master video storytelling in 2026
Narrative structure is the order of setup, conflict, and resolution that keeps viewers watching. Learn the frameworks and edit your story in Descript.

How to work with a composer to create original podcast music
Original podcast music removes licensing risk and makes a show recognizable. See how to brief a composer, what to spec, and who should own the result.

How to add sound effects to a podcast
Adding sound effects to a podcast sharpens transitions and mood when you use them sparingly. Learn the approach, then place and mix effects in Descript.

A thoughtful guide to editing a podcast guest who stutters
Editing a guest who stutters is a consent question before a technical one. See how to ask, what different guests prefer, and how to make the cuts cleanly.